With the success of Triumph’s Bonneville Bobber, it’s a wonder more manufacturers aren’t pushing out factory bobbers. But the Royal Enfield Classic 500 is close to the mark, with a timeless, minimal design that’s a little on the utilitarian side.

This bob-job from KR Customs is a superb example of what could be done, if Royal Enfield were feeling daring. And KR Customs are even based in the same city as Royal Enfield’s HQ—Chennai, India.

The shop opened its doors a few years ago, when founder Krish Rajan was relocated to Chennai by the IT company he worked for. A lifelong motorcycle enthusiast, he decided to build his first custom bike, but couldn’t find anyone to help him do it.…

Bike EXIF is an online magazine that showcases the coolest motorcycles, several days a week. That means customs and cafe racers, race bikes, concept motorcycles and style icons.
Founded by Chris Hunter in 2008, the site attracts contributions from world-class motorcycle journalists such as David Edwards (USA) and Gary Inman (UK), and leading builders such as Richard Pollock (Mule Motorcycles) and John Ryland (Classified Moto).